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Roush Funeral Home, 205 S Ritchie Avenue, Ravenswood, WV (2025)

08/12/2025

Ricky Lee Christian, 66, of Ravenswood, WV left this earthly home to be with His Heavenly Father August 8th, 2025 at eagle point nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was surrounded by family members and had a quiet and peaceable transition.
Rick was born August 25th, 1958 in Huntington, WV to Dickey and Lavonda Christian. He was fortunate to be blessed with 2 siblings, Gary and Sherri.
He graduated Ravenswood High School in 1976. He was a proud member of the Ravenswood High School marching band where he played the trombone. He loved this town. He was a construction worker at Willow Island. He had many other construction jobs and he was very proud of his work. He attended Ohio Valley College in Parkersburg, WV where he studied Christian ministries; He told his children he majored in ping pong. He began preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ at the age of eighteen. He left West Virginia and moved to Shepherdsville, KY to pursue full-time ministry. He preached at several Churches of Christ in The Mid-Ohio Valley and beyond, before returning home to Ravenswood in 1994 to preach at the Ravenswood Church of Christ on Gallatin St. He attended Mountain State College in Parkersburg, West Virginia in his Mid-30s. There he majored in Computer Applications. He continued to preach the gospel along with working in the computer industry.
Rick was well known for his unwavering faith and love for Jesus Christ. He loved teaching bible classes, preaching the word, and singing classes. He preached the gospel of Christ with great conviction and enthusiasm. Rick was the person if the church doors were open, he was there. He wanted all to know God and be saved. Rick’s Ministry for the Gospel of Christ ran for 48 years.
Rick did not know a stranger, when he met someone, he didn’t know if they knew that he was a preacher of the gospel of Christ. When he was finished talking to that person, that person knew exactly who he was.
He was also known for his great sense of humor. He was funny, always joking and having fun. He loved April Fool’s Day. He was always pranking his children, his wife, and anyone he could, not only on April Fool’s Day but every day. Rick’s home was filled with fun and laughter but was no stranger to discipline and respect for Jesus Christ and one another. He was kind caring and loved people.
Rick was well known by many as the Voice of the Ravenswood Red Devils. He was the basketball announcer for Coach Price for 29 years. He loved the game, the kids, and Coach Price. He was always ready for game night. The only thing preventing him from making it to game night was church night, and Coach Price had the greatest amount of respect for that.
Rick married Sharon Thornhill on November 4th, 1978. They were married five years and had three daughters, Nicole, Amber, and Heather. Sharon died September 27th, 1982. Rick then married Mary White from Lowell, Indiana April 30th, 1983. They added a daughter, Saletha and a son, Paul to their family. They were married forty-two years.
Rick was preceded in death by his wife Sharon Thornhill Christian, Infant daughter Nicole Lee Christian, and daughter Heather Grace Christian. He was also preceded in death by his father Dickey Lee Christian.
He is survived by his wife Mary Christian, children Amber Christian Harris, Saletha Christian, and Paul Christian. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Riley Johnson, Spencer Christian, Skylar Price, Harmony Harris, Gracelyn Harris, Shanelle Christian, Saige Christian, and Silas Christian. He is also survived by his Mother Lavonda Christian, brother Gary Christian, sister Sherry Christian Hale, and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be provided by Roush Funeral Home in Ravenswood, WV. Family will be accepting visitors Monday, August 18th from 5 to 8:00 PM and Tuesday August 19th from 10 to 11:00 AM with funeral service at 11:00 AM.
Rick loved the Ravenswood Red Devils, and he loved WVU Football. We would encourage all to wear red and black or the blue and gold for the Ravenswood Red Devils and WVU Mountaineers. It is not mandatory just something fun that he would like.
Condolences may be expressed to the family on our page or on our website at roushfuneralhome.net (http://roushfuneralhome.net/).
(Rick Christian)

08/11/2025

Daniel Herbet Reynolds, 64, of Ravenswood, WV passed away on August 7, 2025, at the Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV.

Born on August 9, 1960, he was the son of the late Herbert Doyle Reynolds and Lousie Hicks Reynolds. Daniel was known for his love of working on anything mechanical, a passion that carried through much of his life.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Martha Ray Hicks.

Left to cherish his memory, brother, Anthony D. Reynolds of Ravenswood, WV; sister, Susan R. Dickerson of Odd, WV; brother, Mathew Reynolds of Belleville, WV; sister, Zella Kimes of Ravenswood, WV; brother, Joseph Reynolds of Ravenswood, WV; brother, David Reynolds of Egeria, WV; brother, Michael Reynolds of Belleville, WV; sister, Ruth Evens of Ripley, WV; son, David B. Reynolds of Ravenswood, WV, and grandson, Ryder Reynolds.

A celebration of life memorial will be held at a later date.

Condolences may be expressed to the family on our page or on our website at roushfuneralhome.net (http://roushfuneralhome.net/).

08/06/2025

Bob C. Johnson, 94, passed away August 4, 2025 at Jackson General Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born November 28, 1930 in Swandale, West Virginia to the late Okey William Johnson and Bethel Tinney Johnson.

Bob was raised in Summersville, West Virginia. He graduated from Nicholas County High School before continuing his education at the Charleston School of Commerce and West Virginia University, where he earned a BS in Business Administration. He was married to Helen Sears Johnson for 70 years and was blessed with two daughters, Abbi Lynn Johnson Woods (Kevin) and Elizabeth Ann Johnson. His grandsons were Jonathan Taylor Woods (Katie) and Torren Christopher Johnson (Shealyn). One of his greatest joys were his great granddaughters Emrie and Kacie Johnson. He was blessed with many nieces and nephews, but especially two nieces Beth Sears and Julie Sears Tatum and their families.

He is survived by his brother Conn D. Johnson and sister Joyce Johnson Robinson. Preceding him in death were his parents, sister, Virginia Dodrill and brothers, Bill and Larry Johnson.

He worked at Kaiser Aluminum, was a Real Estate Agent, and a West Virginia State Appraiser.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Deacons Benevolence Fund of First Baptist Church – 215 Ann Street, Ravenswood, WV, 26164 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/215+Ann+Street,+Ravenswood,+WV,+26164?entry=gmail&source=g).

Visitation will be held Friday, August 8, 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm at Ravenswood First Baptist Church. The service will be Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 1:00pm at Ravenswood First Baptist Church with Pastor Toby Wagoner officiating.

Burial will follow at Ravenswood Cemetery with full military rites provided by the Jackson County Honor Guard.

Condolences may be expressed to the family on our page or on our website at roushfuneralhome.net (http://roushfuneralhome.net/).

08/01/2025

Betty Rose Livengood Henry, 96, of Ravenswood, WV passed away on July 31, 2025. Betty was born on May 14, 1929 in Morgantown, WV to the late Homer Dudley and Mabel Elizabeth (Shears) Livengood.

Betty graduated from Morgantown High School and then married her late husband Herbert G. Henry on October 31, 1948. They moved to Ravenswood in 1959 when Herb went to work for the Kaiser Aluminum Plant. Betty was a devoted mother, mamaw, great mamaw, and homemaker. Most important, she was a Christian. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church since 1962, where she served on many committees and volunteered whenever she could. She loved music, flowers, her WVU Mountaineers, and always helping others.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by Herbert’s parents, Glen and Linnie Belle Henry, In-laws, Harvey (Helen) Henry, Chester (Marguerite) Straight, brother, Carlton (Marcalee) Livengood, and sister, Josephine (Earl) Stewart.

Left to cherish her memory are her children; son, Roger (Becky) Henry, and daughter, Belinda (Matt) Matics. Grandchildren; Joshua (Ashley) Matics, Travis (Katherine) Matics, Ian Henry, Kayla (Johnny) Gandee, Jonathan (Olivia) Henry, and Amber (Bobby) Bagley. Great Grandchildren; Brooklyn, Camden, and Brody Matics; Eli Bargerstock; Anderson, Nolan, and Nora Henry; Tyler and Emma Bagley; Johnathan and Hannah Gandee.

A special “Thank You” to the staff of the Ravenswood Care Center and the Kanawha Hospice Care for the care they provided for her.

The funeral service will be held at Roush Funeral Home, Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 2 pm. Pastor Matt Matics is officiating. Friends may visit two hours prior to the service from 12 pm to 2 pm.

In lieu of flowers, Betty was a supporter of many charities. If you feel led to give a donation in memory of her please donate to one of the following: The Wounded Warrior Project, Special Olympics, American Cancer Society, and Feed The Children.

Condolences may be expressed to the family on our page or on our website at roushfuneralhome.net (http://roushfuneralhome.net/).

07/31/2025

Michael Dwayne Williams, 54, of Ravenswood, WV passed away on July 27, 2025, peacefully at home after his year-long battle with ALS.

He was born on June 22, 1971, in Petersburg, Virginia to William Carroll Williams and Annette Luevenia Bland Williams.

Michael was a 1989 graduate of Ravenswood High School and went on to attend West Virginia University. He was a devoted husband and father and worked as a postal carrier for the US Postal Service. He also enjoyed working as a DJ and was an avid music lover and record collector. In addition to having a passion for music he loved movies, particularly sci-fi and Marvel.

He is survived by his loving wife, Cara Dawn Starkey Williams; sons, Jameson Cooper, Marcus Williams of Ravenswood, WV, Deshone Cooper of Wurtland, KY; granddaughter, Dalilah Cooper, of Savannah, GA; his parents, William and Annette Williams of Ravenswood, WV; brother, Kenneth (Torya) Williams; sister, Danielle (Kevin) Lively of Dayton, OH; nieces and nephews, K. Jordan Williams and Carmen Williams; Thaliyah Cools-Lartigue, Calleia and Keeley Lively.

A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 2, 2025, at First Baptist Church, 215 Ann St., Ravenswood, WV with Pastor Toby Wagoner officiating. Friends may visit with the family beginning at 12:30 p.m.

Condolences may be expressed to the family on our page and on our website at roushfuneralhome.net.

07/30/2025

Carolyn Ann Alexander Chambers, 85, of Ravenswood, WV, passed away on July 24, 2025, at Ravenswood Village.

She was born on July 23, 1940, in Sherman, WV, daughter of the late Dale William and Murial Virginia Tumlin Alexander.

Carolyn attended the Ravenswood United Pentecostal Church. She worked at The Glass Door Restaurant in Ravenswood for many years. She also worked at the Bounty Table, and McCoy’s Restaurant in Ripley, WV. She liked to travel, visiting with people, and shopping.

She is survived by her 3 sons, Jeffrey (Beverly) Lang, Gregory Scott Lang, and Timothy (Debbie) Allen Lang; grandchildren, Shane (Heather) Lang, Jessica (Joe) Cozart, and Tiffany (Josh) Dellinger, Scott (Heather) Lang, Allen and Josh Sommerville, and Katie (Josh) Jones; and many great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 sisters, 3 brothers, and 1 grandson.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at Roush Funeral Home in Ravenswood at 12:00 pm with Pastor David Johnston officiating. Friends may visit the family at the funeral home on Wednesday from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Burial will follow in Ravenswood Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed to the family on our page and on our website at roushfuneralhome.net.

07/27/2025

David Lee Stone II, 49, of Leroy, WV, passed away on July 24, 2025, at Roane General Hospital after a brief illness.

He was born on March 1, 1976, in Ripley, WV to David Lee Stone and the late Deborah Currey Stone.

David was a graduate of Roane County High School and formerly employed as a laborer (Charleston Local 1353 Labor Union). David was an avid sports fan and loved to read.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Deborah Currey Stone, sister, Theresa, grandparents, John and Ollie Stone and Michael and Edith Currey.

He is survived by his father, David Lee Stone of Leroy, WV, brothers, Michael and Matthew Stone, children, Kayla Elizabeth Clarke, Hayden Zane Stone, Jaklyn Leigh Stone, grandchildren, Owen and Everly, and many aunts and uncles from the Stone and Currey families and step grandmother Ruth Currey.

The funeral service will be held at Roush Funeral Home, Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 8:00pm. Pastor John Larrison is officiating. Friends may visit two hours prior to the service from 6:00 to 8:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wirt County Missional Group food pantry located at 62 Marshall Circle, Elizabeth, WV 26143.

Condolences may be expressed to the family on our page or on our website at roushfuneralhome.net.

07/25/2025

Ron Parkins, 76, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away on July 21, 2025, at Eagle Pointe Care Center after a short illness.

He was born on March 13, 1949, in Charleston, WV, to the late Paul and Fredericka Mayo Parkins.

He was a 1967 graduate of Ravenswood High School and after school, enlisted in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years. He served in Vietnam at the Bien Hoa Base.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patty Andrick Parkins; and sisters-in-law, Sandy and Jeanie.

He is survived by his sister, Rose Lawson (Gary) of Ravenswood; brother, Bob Parkins (Debra) of Matthews, NC; nieces, Karyn Stephens and Christina Parkins; nephew, Kevin (April) Lawson; 3 great nieces; 3 great nephews, 1 great-great niece; brother-in-law, Gary (Diane) Andrick of Ravenswood; sister-in-law, Joyce (Warren) Knapp of Columbus, OH; stepchildren; step grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Ron was a construction worker (Millwright) for over 40 years. He enjoyed woodworking and painting as his hobbies.

Special thanks to Wendy, his friend and caregiver.

As per his wishes, Ron is being cremated and graveside services will be held at a later date.

Roush Funeral Home in Ravenswood is in charge of arrangements.

07/16/2025

Samuel Eugene McKinney Jr., 70, of Sandyville WV, passed away peacefully at his home on July 13, 2025. He was born on February 2, 1955 in Mason, WV to Helena Gibbs-Gardener and Samuel Eugene McKinney Sr.

Sam found his deepest peace among the trees, mountains, and wildlife. Nature was his church, and he lived his life with quiet reverence for the wild and untamed. Among his family and closest friends, he was lovingly known as Geno—or simply Sam.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Stacey Ann McKinney, also of Sandyville; his sons, Joseph Montgomery (Judy) and Cody McKinney (Martha), his daughters, Stefani Murray (Todd), and Aubrie Velasquez (Angel); his grandchildren, Reid and Carter Montgomery, Jake Thompson and Tatum Murray, Leonidas and Athena McKinney, and Metri, Aurora, Aliyah and Augustine Velasquez; his brothers, Gregory McKinney (Debbie), Scott McKinney, Eddie McKinney; sisters, Donna Kay Elliot, Cindy Bowling and Sarina Gump Voiers, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and treasured friends who were like family.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Helena Gardner; and father, Samuel Eugene McKinney Sr, and a brother, Donny McKinney.

Sam was a member of the United Sates Air Force from 1973-1977. In addition to being a member of the Laborers Local 1085 out of Parkersburg, WV, he was also a skilled taxidermist, artist, musician, and master outdoorsman.

No services will be held at this time. Per Sam’s wishes, a private family service will be held to scatter his ashes on a later date, at his favorite place in Utah.

07/09/2025

Linda Rae Garner (nee Stalnaker) was born May 30, 1947 at a family reunion in Ripley, WV to Betty Rae Stalnaker (nee Westfall) and Corby Carl Stalnaker. She is survived by her Aunt Karen Conner (Larry), Aunt June Hill, Aunt Jean Hones, Aunt Helen Reed, Uncle David Westfall (Karen), Uncle Steve Westfall (Anne), her sisters Pat Levin (Tom deceased), Deb Peterson (Bob), and Carollyn Jones (Pat), brothers Corky Stalnaker (Debbie), Jim Stalnaker (Chuck), sons Phillip Crews and Edward Garner (Nancy), and daughter Andrea Russell (Daniel), and her grandchildren Phillip Ray Crews II, Jennifer Cook, Betty Rae Russell, and Rebekah Russell.

Linda passed away peacefully at Ravenswood Village Nursing Home on December 19, 2024 surrounded by her brother Corky and his wife Debbie. She was preceded in death by both her parents, many aunts and uncles, and her loving husband Edmund Lowell Garner (December 2, 2018).

She was known all around Ravenswood as one of the best cooks, handy woman, and super talker. She never met a stranger, was friends to every person in every walk of life, and always gave what she didn’t have to those that needed it. Her home was always open to a child in need and for many years the little 900 square feet unassuming house was home to many “adopted” kids. The home was always filled with the aroma of freshly fried bacon and homemade pizza.

Her husband Edmund (Lowell) was known for his super knowledge of anything with an engine and his jokes. He enjoyed fishing and spent most of his retired age on boats with his son-in-law Daniel.

A private burial will take place at Daniel and Andrea Russell’s home at 2pm followed by a memorial service for friends and family on Saturday August 9 from 3-5pm.

07/07/2025

Catherine S. Bourgeois, 105, of Ravenswood, WV, died on July 4, 2025.

She was born on January 18, 1920, in the Hemlock community, the eldest daughter of John Everett Shockey and Edna Rardon Shockey. She was a 1936 graduate of Ravenswood High School and attended Parkersburg Community College.

She was a homemaker and loved sewing and quilting. She worked At Sears Catalog Store in Ravenswood and was a real estate agent for Flesher Realty in Parkersburg. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a leader of the Ravenswood Hilltoppers 4-H club for many years.

She is survived by her four daughters, Jean Woods of Delaware, OH, Joan Bourgeois of Columbus, OH, Peggy Doerflein of Commercial Point, OH, and Christine (John) Rhodes of Parkersburg; one son, James K. Bourgeois of Santee, SC; one brother, John Shockey of Fairborn, OH; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, James E. Bourgeois; her infant twin brother, Kenneth; one daughter, Patsy Ann Bourgeois; and one granddaughter, Maria Kuehnert.

The funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 12:00 pm at First United Methodist Church in Ravenswood with Pastor Chris Skeens officiating. Friends may visit from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm at the church on Thursday.

Burial will follow in Ravenswood Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed to the family on our page or on our website at roushfuneralhome.net.

07/02/2025

Anita Lynne Buzbee, 68, of Cottageville, WV, passed away on June 29, 2025 at Ravenswood Village Center in Ravenswood, WV.

She was born on November 27, 1956 in Winter Haven, FL, daughter of the late Wayne Robert Buzbee and Marcine Bringger Rushing.

Anita was a graduate of Winter Haven High School in Florida. She was loved by her family and she loved her family. She worked many years at Cypress Gardens in Florida; and several years, as a greeter, at Walmart in Ripley.

She is survived by her sister, Laura Kirk (Charles), Cottageville, WV; niece, Rhonda Burger (Justin), Latrobe, PA; nephew, Charlie Kirk, Auburndale, FL.

The family would like to give a special thank you to the Ravenswood Village staff.

No services will be conducted at this time.

Roush Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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